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Are Humans Trapped in a Dog-Eat-Dog World? | Empire, Power, & the Illusion of Freedom

Are we living in a rules-based global order… or just a more sophisticated version of tribal violence?

In this episode, we dive into the uncomfortable question few want to ask out loud:
Is human civilization fundamentally built on force—and if so, is anyone truly free?

Using recent U.S. actions in Venezuela as a jumping-off point, we explore:

Empire building in the modern age

The legacy of Confessions of an Economic Hitman

Whether “spreading democracy” is just a PR narrative for resource extraction

And why violence—explicit or implied—still underpins law, order, and global power

This isn’t partisan rage-bait. It’s a philosophical and historical look at how power actually works—both globally and in our everyday lives.

Topics Covered:

Is someone required to rule the world?

If yes, is it better that the U.S. holds that power?

How empire expansion really happens (loans, sanctions, jackals, military)

Why force is the foundation of law enforcement—locally and globally

The rise and fall of empires throughout human history

Does nuclear deterrence actually create peace?

Are we benefiting from global dominance more than we admit?

Wealth inequality, comfort, distraction, and moral complacency

Can moral leaders like Jesus, Gandhi, or MLK overcome human psychopathy?

Is silence complicity in a violent world—or just survival?

Key Question:

Are humans stuck in a dog-eat-dog world—or are we just insulated enough not to notice?

We enjoy hot showers, cheap energy, entertainment, and relative safety—but at what cost, and for how long? And what kind of world are we quietly handing to the next generation?

Quote Worth Sitting With:

“The arc of the moral universe bends toward justice—but it is very long, and full of peaks and troughs.”

Join the Conversation:

Is global dominance inevitable or immoral?

Does comfort make us complicit?

Can a non-violent worldview survive in a violent system?

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